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Humbler

//ˈhʌmblɚ// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    comparative form of humble: more humble comparative, form-of
Noun
  1. 1
    One who humbles.

    "[…] the unravellers of cunning, the investigators of artifice, the humblers of pride, and the scourgers of oppression […]"

  2. 2
    A physical restraint that clamps around the base of the scrotum and prevents straightening of the legs.

    "Mistress Desiree removed the ball crusher and then selected the humbler. Telling him to bend over so she could apply this sweet looking device."

Etymology

Etymology 1

From humble + -er (agent noun suffix).

Etymology 2

From humble + -er (comparative suffix).

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